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As much as we prepare students with practice passages and strategy review, many performance struggles happen before students even answer a question.
When test anxiety sets in, students may skim or skip directions entirely, misread what’s being asked, or overlook key details like “not,” “compare,” or “from least to greatest.” In this episode, Sara and Emily discuss why this happens and how teachers can intentionally build direction-reading habits long before test day. They share practical tips and insights to make test season less stressful for both teachers and students.
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By Sara Marye, Literacy Teacher, Elementary Teacher4.9
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As much as we prepare students with practice passages and strategy review, many performance struggles happen before students even answer a question.
When test anxiety sets in, students may skim or skip directions entirely, misread what’s being asked, or overlook key details like “not,” “compare,” or “from least to greatest.” In this episode, Sara and Emily discuss why this happens and how teachers can intentionally build direction-reading habits long before test day. They share practical tips and insights to make test season less stressful for both teachers and students.
Key Takeaways:
Resources Connected to this Episode:
Stay connected with us!
Follow us on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany
Looking for quick, actionable PD? Visit our YouTube channel!

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